This fits the pattern of guys we get who do one thing well, requiring our coach to put them in the right scheme and situations to let them kill it.

Red Bryant: He'll never be a pass rusher but stonewalls the runs.Jesse Williams: Red-lite. Not a pass rusher, takes up a lot of space, strong, gets in the backfield and disrupts running lanes.Bruce Irvin: Never be stout on the edge against the run, but can bring the pass rush.

The Hawks don't always do the one-trick-pony thing, Jordan Hill for example is a more complete Dlineman, but Schneid seems to have a good sense to also snag those pieces that Pete will know how to arrange out there for best results.

Hey you gotta be smart like that unless you can stack your roster with years of first rounders like the niners were able to do by virtue of underperforming for a decade.

Wow we're going to have TON of options on the Dline for once. If Red's foot bothers him, if any of the other guys have an owie, next man up.

Man I wanted this pick when we took Hill so as I mentioned earlier I really love this pick now. Williams on 1st-2nd down and than Hill for passing downs, I like it. One question though, for those in the know, is Williams good at pressuring the QB as well or better as a 2 down player as I envisioned earlier?

Blitzer88 wrote:Man I wanted this pick when we took Hill so as I mentioned earlier I really love this pick now. Williams on 1st-2nd down and than Hill for passing downs, I like it. One question though, for those in the know, is Williams good at pressuring the QB as well or better as a 2 down player as I envisioned earlier?

From analysis I have heard a 2 Gap run stuffing guy. He says he can play the 1, 3 or 5. Big double teamed space eater. Certainly powerful with A 600 lb bench. Used at the one by Alabama came from Australia. Junior college transfer. 2 title rings. Has played rugby. Knee injury.

Could well be. If his knee is already healthy, he has all summer for conditioning and learning. A lot of guys were high on him well earlier than what we got him, even as high as the second round. This was a very well played move by the front office.

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So glad we got a big body in to replace Branch. He hasn't had quite the football upbringing others have so he perhaps has even more room to grow. Lot's of potential and a good combination pick with Hill. Really happy with our DT situation now - was so worried before the draft but now we've got:

MebaneBennettHillWilliamsScruggsHowardMcDonald

all to fight it out for rotation. Lot's of potential there to mix and match and create real headaches for Offenses. I think in preseason our Defense is going to be real fun to watch.

I believe that Jesse Williams was the Seahawks' best pick of the 2013 draft. Absolute steal where they got him in the 5th round. I think he could have 2005 Marcus Tubbs' type of impact. He fell because of injury concerns (knee). I was reading an article about him in Seattle Times paper. His size, demeanor, etc remind me of Marcus Tubbs. However, I hope he has a longer and healthier career than Tubbs did. When Tubbs was able to play, he was a terror and had impact. He just didn't play much.

Hey All, first time poster from Australia here. Obviously the drafting of Jessie is big news here and I can tell you that this guy is MASSIVE and a freak of an athlete for his size.Finger crossed his knees can hold up to the big time, if so this will be the steal of the draft Good luck to Jessie and can't wait for a big year for the mighty Seahawks!

I tried to find some info on this knee issue that he has, but there doesn't seem to be much out there. He didn't miss and games, but apparently missed some off-season/pre-draft stuff. Anyone know what the deal is with his knee? It seems like most "experts" say he would have been a 2nd round pick if it wasn't for his knee issue.

During an interview Jesse said they went in and cleaned it up, no big deal. That sounds like he may have had a torn meniscus which was excised instead of repaired. That may or may not be something to worry about. It could lead to arthritis and pain if he doesn't heal it properly.